April 17, 2020 –
Having participated in similar – and wildly successful – fan interactions during the CSI4*-W Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Canada, and the CSI5* Paris Masters in France last fall, Lamaze is eager to continue the conversation. The best part? No topic is off limits! With one of the most intriguing back stories of any athlete on the international show jumping circuit, Lamaze will address any and all inquiries into his personal and sporting life. “I think it’s important for us riders to start interacting with our fans on a personal level,” said Lamaze, who is known for his gracious and generous nature when approached by his fans. “Sure, we can all talk about a particular horse or how we jumped a certain course, but I think it’s time we started going deeper than that. I want people to be able to connect with me personally. That’s what’s going to make our sport interesting to the average person; that they learn about us as fellow human beings and discover that they can relate to our life experiences.” Lamaze’s life story reads like a best-selling novel. From humble beginnings and two missed Olympic appearances due to failed drug tests, Lamaze earned the ultimate redemption at the 2008 Olympic Games by winning the individual gold medal and leading Canada to the team silver with his beloved Hickstead. Losing his horse of a lifetime so publicly during competition a few years later came as a devastating blow that had Lamaze seriously considering retiring from the sport. Now, he is in the fight of his life as he battles a brain tumour, all while displaying a super-human ability to continue competing at the top level internationally. To watch, viewers can sign up at https://www.jump-nee.com/NEE-TV. Pricing for advance sign-up is $50 USD, or $75 USD on the day of the broadcast. Once registered, viewers can submit questions for Lamaze to answer. While not all questions can be included due to time constraints, Lamaze will do his best to address as many as possible during the interview, which is expected to last for approximately two hours. Lamaze will be donating proceeds to his charity of choice, the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada. Lamaze has long supported the non-profit organization in his home country and has been involved with making wishes come true by presenting horses and ponies to children with life-threatening illnesses. Lamaze operates Torrey Pines Stable, a large training and sales business specializing in international sport horse sales with bases in Wellington, Florida, and Brussels, Belgium. For more information on Lamaze and his Torrey Pines Stable, visit www.ericlamaze.com.
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